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The Paige Turner: This is Not About Snow
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Have you ever
Googled yourself into a panic over BPA in your baby's toys? Have you agonized over the
sweatshop labor that may have gone into your child's wardrobe or worried about
the possibility that lavender bath wash may cause young boys to grow breasts?
I
have. And I am looking for other slightly neurotic, overly informed
parents to interview for a project I am working on. It's tough to be a
"green mom," dealing with the growing concerns and changing studies as
we try to be environmentally and socially conscious. I want to hear
your stories about scraping lead paint off the walls and searching
every label in your cabinet for parabens.
Contact me if you
have something to share. And in the meantime, I hope this newsletter
can offer some tips on making your eco-friendly life a little easier.
Paige |
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The Monster Milers - Volunteer to Run With Shelter Dogs
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 After years of dedicated work with shelter animals and pet rescue, The Monster Minders announce the launch of a program that combines their love of running with their love of dogs. The award-winning dog
walking and pet sitting service has created The Monster Milers - Running Miles
with Philadelphia's Homeless Monsters. This group offers a fun way to
volunteer, running with Philadelphia's homeless dogs.
One of the main reasons shelter dogs
have problems being adopted is they can appear overly excitable. But after
sitting in a room for 23 hours a day, even under the care of loving staff
and volunteers, a dog can get stir crazy.
"Kennel craze" can be easily combated with exercise - after all, a
tired dog is a happy dog. A regular running routine for dogs can help
take the edge off and proves that dogs can make a wonderful running
buddy for their new families.
Learn more about volunteering with The Monster Milers on their Facebook page. A full Web site is coming soon.
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Host a Clothing Swap at The Wardrobe Boutique
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 Nothing
to wear? One of the greenest, and certainly cheapest, ways to spruce up
your wardrobe is a clothing swap. Round up your girlfriends, clean out
your closets, and trade the clothing and accessories you no longer
wear, or just no longer love.
The Wardrobe Boutique
offers opportunities for private groups to schedule their own clothing
swaps in one of the boutique's spacious rooms. Up to 15 women can
gather and pay a small entry fee to benefit The Career Wardrobe
to have access to a spacious, private swap room. They'll also get dibs
on some free and highly discounted overstock from the store. Anything
that doesn't get snatched up, goes right back to the nonprofit boutique.
For more information on hosting your own swap, contact amzie@careerwardrobe.org
p.s. The Wardrobe Boutique announces new hours with Wednesdays open until 7:30 p.m., and Saturdays 11-6 p.m.
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juju organics and Shanti Yoga Shala First Friday Fundraiser
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Join Shanti
Yoga Shala and juju salon &
organics, Fri., March 5 from 7:30-10 p.m. to help raise funds for the 2010
Off the Mat Into the World Bare Witness Humanitarian
Challenge for South Africa. Off the Mat and Into the
World uses the power of yoga to inspire conscious, sustainable activism and ignite
grassroots social change.
This event at Shanti Yoga Shala, 240 N. 3rd St., will raise money
for three organizations in South Africa, all of which work with children with
HIV/AIDS. The First Friday Fundraiser will include manicures, makeovers, chair
massages, live music, food, and a raffle with items from Satya Jewelry, Three Sirens, juju organics, Spiritual
Gangster, Lululemon, and more.
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With Love Super Adoption Day Call for Vendors
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Reserve your opp  ortunity to b e involved with one of the
largest adoption events nationwide. Animal advocacy groups, pet
professionals, and hundreds of adoptable animals will come together for With
Love Super Adoption Day, May 22, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Piazza at Schmidts
(2nd and Germantown Ave).
This fundraising and awareness event
sponsored by Citizens for a No-Kill Philadelphia will bring together several animal
welfare and rescue groups in the Philadelphia area along with live music, food,
and vendors selling unique products for people and pets. The event is
currently in search of sponsors and vendors, including pet products and
services, crafters, and anyone interested in showcasing their business to
hundreds of animal enthusiasts. For information on how you can get involved,
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New Priti Spring 2010 Colors at Spirit Beauty Lounge
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Priti is one of the
companies that makes being eco-friendly luxurious and chic, working with
designers like Monique Lhuillier, Donna Karan, and Proenza Schouler to produce
custom nail polishes for their designs. The company's private collection of
nail polishes is formulated without toluene, dibutyl phthalate (DBP), and
formaldehyde. The complete product line, including the fabulous soy polish
remover, is non-toxic and derived of organically grown products. Housed in
completely recyclable bottles, the polishes are fast drying, chip resistant, and
non-yellowing.
Get 15% off these
products and more with the coupon at the bottom of this newsletter.
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Shout Outs |
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ALS Association Hot Chocolate Event
Create your own chocolate delicacies and sip chocolate martinis at The ALS Association's Hot Chocolate
event. The annual party, benefiting support and resources for ALS patients and their families will be held Thurs., March 11 from 6:30 to
9:30 p.m. with a VIP reception beginning at 6 p.m. Glide through the famous
Shark Tunnel and enjoy the underwater ambiance of The Adventure Aquarium in
Camden, N.J. Tickets cost $75 per person for the Chocolate Tasting and $150 per
person for the VIP Reception, featuring a champagne and raw bar. For more
information or for tickets, visit online.
Morris Animal Refuge Fur Ball
The Annual Morris Animal Refuge Fur Ball will be held March 27 in the Penthouse
of the Loews Philadelphia Hotel from 8 p.m. - midnight. The theme for the
evening is "Hooray for Hollywood," and they'll be rolling out the red
carpet 1940's style. This year's honored guest will be Joan Hendricks
V.M.D., Ph.D., The Gilbert S. Kahn Dean of Veterinary Medicine, School of
Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. Tickets cost $99 and include a
buffet dinner, drinks, and dancing. For more information and tickets, visit online.
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